The Schools Project

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Notice: As the schools project develops, more resources will be posted on this page - please keep checking back.

Not at university yet? BUPS can still do something for you...

The Schools Project is set up as a resource for pre-university students interested in philosophy.

First and foremost, we can offer information and advice about what it's like to study philosophy in the UK's universities. If you have a question about specific philosophy departments or courses, send us an email and we aim to put you in touch with current students and people who have first hand experience of the course in question.

We can come and provide talks, seminars, skills sessions or even short conferences at your school. BUPS is comprised of some of the most capable, enthusiastic and successful undergraduates in the UK and we want to use this resource to reach out to local schools. A group of current BUPS members can present a selection of papers, 'taster tutorials', and discussion groups so you can get an idea of what it's like to be an undergraduate philosopher. So if you're wondering what philosophy is and what studying it might entail, why not invite us in? We're happy to talk to individual classes or larger assemblies. Moreover, we can be flexible to suit the requirements and interests of individual schools. For further information, please email our Schools Liaison Officer, Edmund Hair.

We will also be running select essay competitions for pre-university students. Check back for details of upcoming competitions and details of entry.

We have some reserved places at our undergraduate conferences around the country.

We can subscribe you to our undergraduate journal BJUP where you can read top quality undergraduate papers on a wide variety of topics - a great way to see what more advanced undergraduate work is like.

...And, of course, we're always happy to talk about philosophical issues - theoretical or practical - and can guide you towards other resources on your interests.